The average salary for a Waiter in Phoenix is 35,806 $ per year on a 40-hour full-time equivalent, or 2,984 $ gross per month and 17.21 $ gross per hour. The reported full-time salary range is 19,200 $ to 59,500 $. The analysis is based on 35 salary reports from workers and employers in Phoenix. Part-time salaries are proportionally converted to 40 weekly hours so the values are comparable.
| Date | Job title | Weekly hours | Reported gross/year | Normalized to 40h/year | Gross/month 40h | Gross/hour 40h | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | Senior Server - Chef's Tasting & Private Dining | 40.0 h | 59,500 $ | 59,500 $ | 4,958 $ | 28.61 $ | I specialize in chef's tasting and private dining experiences at an upscale restaurant. The combination of high checks, service charges, and private events produces above-average income. |
| 06/30/2026 | Lead Server - High-volume Brasserie | 40.0 h | 50,000 $ | 50,000 $ | 4,167 $ | 24.04 $ | As lead server at a high-volume brasserie, I handle section assignments, VIP guests, and coordinate with the kitchen. The steady busyness results in higher tips. |
| 05/22/2026 | Part-time Server / Student | 20.0 h | 18,000 $ | 36,000 $ | 3,000 $ | 17.31 $ | I'm a student working part-time evening and weekend shifts to support myself. Hours are limited by studies, so annual income is lower than full-time servers. |
| 04/28/2026 | Server - Rooftop/Seasonal Venue | 38.0 h | 37,000 $ | 38,947 $ | 3,246 $ | 18.72 $ | I work full-time at a seasonal rooftop venue that sees high turnover of customers in warmer months; tips during peak season boost my yearly income. |
| 03/07/2026 | Senior Fine Dining Server - Private Events | 40.0 h | 56,000 $ | 56,000 $ | 4,667 $ | 26.92 $ | I split time between the restaurant floor and private dining events; expertise in high-end service and consistent private bookings raise my annual earnings. |
| 01/19/2026 | Shift Supervisor - Restaurant Group | 44.0 h | 52,000 $ | 47,273 $ | 3,939 $ | 22.73 $ | I supervise shifts for a multi-unit restaurant group; my role includes floor management, occasional scheduling, and training. I still serve at peak times. |
| 10/12/2025 | Part-time Cocktail Server - High-end Bar | 24.0 h | 21,000 $ | 35,000 $ | 2,917 $ | 16.83 $ | I work part-time at a high-end cocktail bar; I work late shifts and primarily make my income from drink-related tips and specialty cocktail nights. |
| 07/30/2025 | Senior Server / Mentor | 40.0 h | 45,500 $ | 45,500 $ | 3,792 $ | 21.88 $ | I'm a senior server who mentors junior staff and fills in on management tasks during shifts. The restaurant pays a premium for experienced servers and consistent service. |
| 05/14/2025 | Full-time Server - Casual Brunch Spot | 38.0 h | 33,000 $ | 34,737 $ | 2,895 $ | 16.70 $ | I work full-time at a popular brunch spot with steady weekend business; my wage combines hourly pay and tip income from busy brunch crowds. |
| 02/25/2025 | Head Server - Fine Dining | 42.0 h | 54,000 $ | 51,429 $ | 4,286 $ | 24.73 $ | I serve as head server at a fine dining restaurant and coordinate front-of-house for dinner service. My income reflects private dining, wine pairing events, and higher tips. |
| 11/06/2024 | Private Event Server (Freelance) | 32.0 h | 24,000 $ | 30,000 $ | 2,500 $ | 14.42 $ | I freelance as a private event server and pick up many high-end events throughout the year. Hours are irregular but tips on private events are higher than restaurant service. |
| 08/20/2024 | Part-time Upscale Server | 28.0 h | 26,000 $ | 37,143 $ | 3,095 $ | 17.86 $ | I work part-time at an upscale venue, mostly weekend dinner shifts. The part-time schedule fits my other commitments but tips on busy nights are strong. |
| 05/01/2024 | Shift Lead / Senior Server - Large Restaurant | 40.0 h | 48,000 $ | 48,000 $ | 4,000 $ | 23.08 $ | As a shift lead in a large restaurant I handle floor operations, mentor new servers, and take large party bookings in addition to serving duties. |
| 02/14/2024 | Server - Food Truck (Self-employed contractor) | 34.0 h | 19,000 $ | 22,353 $ | 1,863 $ | 10.75 $ | I'm a contractor for a couple of food trucks and manage my own schedule; income varies by weekend events and weekday lunch rushes. |
| 09/11/2023 | Senior Server - High-volume Steakhouse | 40.0 h | 52,000 $ | 52,000 $ | 4,333 $ | 25.00 $ | I work full-time at a high-volume steakhouse where service charges and high checks push annual earnings up. I handle private rooms and large parties. |
| 06/05/2023 | Server / Trainer | 40.0 h | 44,000 $ | 44,000 $ | 3,667 $ | 21.15 $ | I'm a full-time server who also trains new hires and handles floor management when managers are off-shift. I get a small premium for training responsibilities. |
| 03/21/2023 | Part-time Server - Resort | 30.0 h | 22,000 $ | 29,333 $ | 2,444 $ | 14.10 $ | I work part-time at a resort restaurant with lots of tourist business; tips are seasonal and this reflects a year with steady tourist seasons. |
| 11/29/2022 | Banquet Lead / Event Manager (Server background) | 42.0 h | 47,000 $ | 44,762 $ | 3,730 $ | 21.52 $ | I transitioned from server to banquet lead where I manage event setups and teams while still serving during events. My duties include staffing and client coordination. |
| 08/09/2022 | Server - Large Chain | 38.5 h | 30,000 $ | 31,169 $ | 2,597 $ | 14.99 $ | I work nearly full-time for a large chain restaurant. Pay is steady and the corporate tip pool affects take-home, but hours are reliable. |
| 04/18/2022 | Fine Dining Server - Senior | 40.0 h | 42,000 $ | 42,000 $ | 3,500 $ | 20.19 $ | I work full-time as a fine dining server with extensive wine knowledge and often take private dining shifts, which significantly increases my tips. |
| 12/03/2021 | Server / Supervisor (Small Business) | 40.0 h | 41,000 $ | 41,000 $ | 3,417 $ | 19.71 $ | At a small, busy restaurant I split serving with supervisory duties; I handle opening/closing tasks and small scheduling decisions in addition to serving. |
| 09/14/2021 | Part-time Server - Neighborhood | 30.0 h | 15,000 $ | 20,000 $ | 1,667 $ | 9.62 $ | I work part-time evenings and weekends at a neighborhood restaurant; although the hours are close to full-time they were classified as part-time in my schedule. |
| 05/02/2021 | Senior Server - Upscale Restaurant | 40.0 h | 38,000 $ | 38,000 $ | 3,167 $ | 18.27 $ | I'm a senior server at an upscale restaurant and work mostly dinner shifts. High check averages and consistent wine service increased my overall yearly income. |
| 11/10/2020 | Lead Server - Hotel Banquets | 40.0 h | 32,000 $ | 32,000 $ | 2,667 $ | 15.38 $ | I was a lead server on the hotel banquet team; I coordinated section assignments and helped train temps for events while still serving guests. |
| 06/25/2020 | Server (Reduced Hours - Pandemic) | 18.0 h | 9,000 $ | 20,000 $ | 1,667 $ | 9.62 $ | During the pandemic I worked heavily reduced hours at a restaurant that scaled back service. This salary reflects the limited shifts I was able to pick up. |
| 03/08/2020 | Event Server - Freelance | 16.0 h | 10,000 $ | 25,000 $ | 2,083 $ | 12.02 $ | I work as a freelance event/server contractor part-time, taking odd weekend shifts for weddings and corporate events. Income is irregular but averaged to the amount reported. |
| 12/12/2019 | Server - Casual Franchise | 40.0 h | 26,000 $ | 26,000 $ | 2,167 $ | 12.50 $ | I've been a full-time server at a larger franchise location. It's busy, so tips are decent, but there's a fixed tip-out structure and I don't manage staff. |
| 09/30/2019 | Part-time Cocktail Server | 20.0 h | 14,000 $ | 28,000 $ | 2,333 $ | 13.46 $ | I do part-time cocktail server shifts at a busy bar downtown. My weekly hours are limited to about 20 hours because I have another job during the day. |
| 04/16/2019 | Server - Hotel Restaurant | 38.0 h | 28,000 $ | 29,474 $ | 2,456 $ | 14.17 $ | I work full-time in a hotel restaurant where breakfast shifts are steady. Tips are consistent but lower than fine dining; I don't supervise other employees. |
| 11/21/2018 | Lead Server / Shift Lead | 40.0 h | 36,000 $ | 36,000 $ | 3,000 $ | 17.31 $ | I'm the shift lead for evening service at a mid-size restaurant. I help train staff and close out sections in addition to serving guests. |
| 09/03/2018 | Fine Dining Server - Senior | 38.0 h | 33,000 $ | 34,737 $ | 2,895 $ | 16.70 $ | I worked as a senior server at a fine dining spot in downtown Phoenix. The higher checks and wine service increased tips, and I worked nearly full-time shifts. |
| 12/07/2017 | Server - Casual Restaurant | 36.0 h | 24,000 $ | 26,667 $ | 2,222 $ | 12.82 $ | I've been a mid-level server at a casual chain restaurant; I'm full-time and handle a consistent station but don't have leadership duties. |
| 05/19/2017 | Banquet Server (Event Staff) | 30.0 h | 15,000 $ | 20,000 $ | 1,667 $ | 9.62 $ | I worked as a part-time banquet server for a catering company for several years, mostly weekend events. Pay varies a lot by event size and tip pool. |
| 11/02/2016 | Part-time Server | 25.0 h | 12,000 $ | 19,200 $ | 1,600 $ | 9.23 $ | I'm a part-time server at a neighborhood restaurant while I finish school. I typically work weekend evenings and rely on tips to make the income reported here. |
| 08/14/2016 | Server (Diner) - Entry-level | 40.0 h | 22,000 $ | 22,000 $ | 1,833 $ | 10.58 $ | I started as an entry-level server at a small local diner and worked full-time. Most of my pay came from tips and steady morning/afternoon shifts; I don't manage anyone. |
The average salary for a Waiter in Phoenix is 35,806 $ per year on a 40-hour basis, or 2,984 $ gross per month.
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